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Get InspiredNorth AmericaUnited StatesWyomingCheyenneWashita Battlefield National Historic Site

Washita Battlefield National Historic Site

US
National Historic Site·Somber, Reflective, Educational
Cheyenne tipis backlite by sunset
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The Washita River looking much the same as it did during the attack on November 27, 1868
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A Cheyenne Dog Soldier tells stories inside his tipi
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The Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Visitor Center on a summer day
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A Park Ranger helps children with their Jr. Ranger books.
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Cheyenne tipis backlite by sunset
Photo by from Nps
The Washita River looking much the same as it did during the attack on November 27, 1868
Photo by from Nps
A Cheyenne Dog Soldier tells stories inside his tipi
Photo by from Nps
The Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Visitor Center on a summer day
Photo by from Nps
A Park Ranger helps children with their Jr. Ranger books.
Photo by from Nps
A Cheyenne Warrior and U.S. Cavalry soldier hold a meeting next to a tipi
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Washita Battlefield National Historic Site preserves the location where Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer led a surprise dawn attack on Peace Chief Black Kettle’s Cheyenne village in 1868. Located in Cheyenne, Oklahoma, the site serves as a somber memorial to the tragic cultural conflicts of the Great Plains Wars. Visitors can explore the battlefield via self-guided walking trails and engage with educational exhibits at the visitor center that provide deep historical context. It offers a space for remembrance and reflection on the lives lost and the enduring legacy of the Cheyenne people. This National Park Service site is essential for understanding the complexities of the American frontier and the impact of westward expansion.

Washita Battlefield National Historic Site preserves the location where Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer led a surprise dawn attack on Peace Chief Black Kettle’s Cheyenne village in 1868. Located in Cheyenne, Oklahoma, the site serves as a somber memorial to the tragic cultural conflicts of the Great Plains Wars. Visitors can explore the battlefield via self-guided walking trails and engage with educational exhibits at the visitor center that provide deep historical context. It offers a space for remembrance and reflection on the lives lost and the enduring legacy of the Cheyenne people. This National Park Service site is essential for understanding the complexities of the American frontier and the impact of westward expansion.

Address
18555 Hwy 47A, Ste. A
Websitenps.gov
Phone5804972742

Highlights

  • Self-guided walking trails across the historic battlefield.

  • Educational visitor center with detailed historical exhibits.

  • Memorial space dedicated to the lives lost in the 1868 attack.

  • Deep insights into the Great Plains Wars.

Best For

History enthusiasts and those interested in Native American heritage.

Currency

USD $

Occasion Tags

Educational, History Buffs

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Location

Cheyenne, Oklahoma, United States
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